Top 5: Best Films of 2024

2024 was a mixed bag for cinema; a lot of blah, a bit of brilliance and plenty inbetween. Television reigned and took the mighty stand, leaving film in the dust. We can only hope 2025 will fight back and reward us with a stronger output. Here are the standouts that reminded me why I still…

Poor Things (2024) ★★☆☆☆

An excellent use of puffy sleeves. Every year, there’s a critically acclaimed film that makes you question just how the critics glossed over all of its absurdity. This year, it’s Poor Things. The film pairs Victorian dark horror with steampunk, adapted by screenwriter Tony McNamara from the 1992 novel by Alasdair Gray and directed by…